Mandolin Setup & Repair

While my focus is on building new instruments of my own design, there are are not a lot of mandolin-centric luthiers in the Atlanta, Georgia area.

I now offer setup services for mandolins and mandolin-family instruments, as well as consultations for more major repairs. Often I will provide a referral for a more major repair or restoration, since that is not part of my core business.

I accept payment in the form of PayPal, cash, check, or Glenmorangie.

Basic Setups, $45, include:

– Basic cleaning and light polishing – Proper positioning and adjustment of the bridge for sweet intonation – Refinement and proper sizing of all nut and bridge slots for smooth and reliable tuning and easy playability – Adjusting the truss rod for optimal playability and neck relief – Polishing of fret ends to eliminate sharp edges – Eliminating any buzzing and rattling – Choice of D’addario J73 or J74 strings. Many other types of strings available, ask if you are interested in a change.

Full Setups, $60, include all steps involved in a basic setup, plus the following:

– Fret leveling, dressing, crowning, and polishing (results in lower possible action and even intonation all the way up the board) – Bridge re-fitting to ensure full contact of bridge feet with the mandolin top